Sandy fire, Simi Valley
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California fire officials issued an "immediate threat to life" order as the Sandy Fire continued to spread, burning over 1,698 acres near Los Angeles
A fast-moving wildfire near Simi Valley continues to spread under gusty winds as firefighters race to increase containment.
Wildfire officials are spread across Southern California on Tuesday, May 19, as they battle multiple fires that have burned more than 1,300 acres on the state's mainland, as well as a fire on an island miles offshore.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department commissioned Citygate Associates, LLC, to conduct a report on the opening hours of the Eaton Fire.
More than 7,000 people east of the city had been forced to evacuate as of Wednesday morning, and more than 39,000 others faced evacuation orders or warnings.
The man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles is appearing in court for a preliminary hearing ahead of his arson trial next month.
Calcoast Fencing Los Angeles today announced a significant expansion of its fire-resistant fencing services across the greater Los Angeles area, responding to surging homeowner demand driven by California’s newly enforced Zone 0 wildfire safety regulations and the ongoing aftermath of the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires.
An oil pipeline in East Los Angeles, California, ruptured during the early hours of Friday, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said, prompting a response from multiple crews.